By reframing our relationship with the flora and fauna that surrounds us as “kin,” we can tap into the wisdom and interconnected web of all living beings and heal from grief.
Despite the challenges, gardening offers mental health benefits, such as a sense of belonging and community.
The poet May Sarton beautifully expressed how “a garden is always a series of losses set against a few triumphs, like life itself.” Gardeners everywhere can feel this truth in their bones. Even with all of the losses, we still garden because this activity encompasses more than the fruits and flowers that signal the end result of our labor.
Plants are also fascinating. It’s hard not to be mesmerized by the sheer variety and unique attributes that plants embody. Bamboo, for example, can grow up to 35 inches in one day. On the inside of a cranberry, there is a small pocket of air that allows it to bob and float on water. A single strawberry can have up to 200 tiny seeds.tree rings in order to learn more about our planet’s environmental history.
There is no doubt that gardening comes with its own set of challenges. Taking care of plants requires knowledge, physical labor, and possibly allergy medicine, as well as consistent love and care. Some plants require moreStill, the rewards are immeasurable. As in life, something will work out. Perhaps the herbs will grow in abundance and the gorgeous yellow blossoms on the zucchini plant will produce fruit.
You can start small and slowly increase your knowledge and skills. As with gardening, working through grief has its many setbacks and winding roads. Take your time walking down this stone pathway that leads to your healing. There’s no rush.is a writer and Professor of English at Northern Kentucky University and President on the Board of Trustees for the Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary.
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